The City of Barrie manages the Georgian Theatre, a professional performing arts facility on the Georgian College campus (Building C, adjacent to Highway 400 at Duckworth Street).
The Georgian Theatre is fully equipped theatre is also available for non-theatrical activity including seminars, workshops, presentations and conferences.
Features
- Proscenium stage
- Fly gallery
- Sound & lighting
- Performers dressing rooms with showers
- Seating for 427 patrons on the main level
3 pods can be used to increase the seating capacity to 680
Parking
See Georgian College Parking Map. Georgian College has a parking system using plate recognition called HONK:
- Payment must be made in advance (recommended) or immediately upon arrival, rather than when exiting the Barrie Campus. Payments can be made by VISA, VISA Debit, Master Card and Master Card Debit, no cash or debit available.
- Hourly and daily permits can be purchased:
- Via HonkMobile
- At a HonkMobile kiosk
- Via a HonkMobile QR code
When purchasing parking on the same day as the event, smartphone users can simply pay for parking by scanning the QR code available in the lobby. No account required.
Box Office & Tickets
The box office for the theatres is located at the Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop Street West. A box office at the show venue is open one hour before the performance until intermission for ticket purchase and pickup. ALL patrons attending the theatres must have a ticket, including infants. Tickets can be purchased:
- online via Ticketpro
- by phone at 1-888-655-9090 (Ticketpro)
Accessibility
The Georgian theatre is accessible. Please note that there are multiple stairs in the theatre that can be an obstacle for wheelchairs and walkers. Please call or visit the box office in advance to purchase tickets for accessible seating.
Venue Booking
To book the Georgian Theatre, please complete the Facility Booking Request Form, call 705-739-4299, or email culture.venues@barrie.ca. The City's theatres can be booked ONE year in advance.
Theatre Policies
| Hearing Assistance: | Hearing devices may be obtained from the box office before the performance, free of charge. Limited quantities available. |
| Late Arrivals: | Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of Front of House during an appropriate break in the performance, and if permitted by the presenter. |
| Fragrances: | Due to allergies and sensitivities, please refrain from wearing scented products. |
| Cell Phones: | Please keep electronic devices turned off during the performance. |
| Cameras & Recording: | Cameras and recording devices are not permitted in the theatre unless specified in the preshow announcement. |
| Food & Drink: | Only bottled water is permitted in the theatres, with the exception of designated seating plans at the Five Points Theatre. |
| Strollers: | For safety, strollers are not permitted in the Georgian or Five Points theatres. |
| Car Seats: | Infant car seats are not permitted in the theatre unless a paid ticket has been purchased for the seat. In the event there are no seats available to accommodate the seat, it must be left with theatre staff. For safety reasons, car seats must not be left on the floor in the theatre. |
| Babes in Arms: | Babes in Arms are only permitted at certain productions. For safety, ALL patrons are required to have a valid ticket for permissible performances, regardless of age. |